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Bloody act in Untergiesing: 54-year-old in hospital after attack
Escalation of a dispute in Untergiesing: Two men arrested after attacking 54-year-old with glass bottle, victim injured.
Bloody act in Untergiesing: 54-year-old in hospital after attack
A verbal argument escalated into a physical altercation on Sunday evening in Untergiesing in Munich that took shocking turns. A 54-year-old man was injured by a 34-year-old who attacked him with a broken glass bottle. How muenchen.t-online.de Reportedly, the 54-year-old suffered cuts to his hand.
But that's not all: After the first attack, the mayor was pushed to the ground and repeatedly kicked in the head by two men, a 34-year-old and a 29-year-old. A lucky circumstance was that an uninvolved witness called 911 and alerted the police. The immediately initiated measures by the alerted police forces led to the arrest of the two suspects, who were transferred to a detention center at the Munich police headquarters. The investigation into dangerous bodily harm is already in full swing.
Back to Garching and the recent incidents
But the crimes are not limited to this incident. There were also serious safety concerns in Garching. On Sunday morning, a restaurant was visited by an unknown perpetrator who forcibly gained entry through the winter garden and stole alcoholic drinks. The police have asked for information from the public to help the investigation, such as Bavarian police reported.
On Saturday, several pickpockets occurred in the region. Several perpetrators, including two Italian citizens, were arrested. Police data shows that such incidents of people stealing are not uncommon. Although violent crimes account for less than 4% of all crimes recorded by the police in Germany, they still have a strong influence on the population's sense of security. Around 217,000 violent crimes were recorded in 2024, an alarming increase compared to previous years, an analysis shows Statista.
Growing concerns
The general development of violent crime raises questions, especially given the high number of violent crimes that have increased again since 2021. Various factors, including economic uncertainties and social pressures, could contribute to this development. The increasing number of young violent perpetrators is particularly worrying; About a third of the suspects are under 21 years old.
Overall, it is clear that incidents like the one in Untergiesing are not isolated, but are part of a growing problem. Police encourage all citizens to be vigilant and report any suspicious activity immediately. Safety concerns us all, and only together can we work to make our city a little safer.